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The Newman Smith Jazz Ensemble plays a mixture of jazz, latin, and funk classics to Club members on October 31st.

The Newman Smith High School Jazz Ensemble turned in a great performance at the October 31st lunch meeting at Brookhaven Country Club.  The many Club members in attendance that day, as well as visiting Rotarians, Rotaract members and other guests, truly enjoyed the show which included a melange of musical genres ranging from classic jazz standards to funky latin beats.  The group, which is comprised of 17 of Newman Smith's best and brightest, began the performance with an upbeat rendition of In the Mood by the one and only Glenn Miller.  From there, the ensemble played a tune from Lenny Niehous, best known for his arrangements in Clint Eastwood films.  Next, things were spiced-up a bit as the group swung into Afro Blue, the popular jazz classic made famous by John Coltane's rendition.  After a few funkier tunes, the band tied a bow on the performance with a show-stopping version of Caravan, by the great Duke Ellington.  The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club members will all agree that the Newman Smith Jazz Ensemble is more than welcome to come back and play anytime.  Thank you!